Registered Dietitian

Kenaitze Indian Tribe•Kenai, AK

12d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian (RD) provides Medical Nutrition Therapy services to referred Dena'ina Wellness Center (DWC) un'ina and nutrition consultations for Tribal programs. The RD facilitates close collaboration between health promotion and disease prevention wellness programming. The position applies State of Alaska Registered Dietitian licensing principles, practices, and standards of care to nutrition management, health promotion, and disease prevention. It involves providing patient counseling and care plans; collaborating with providers, integrated care teams, families, staff, and Tribal programs; and participating in quality, accreditation, training, and traditional food activities. The position may also be assigned other duties consistent with its purpose and the objectives of the department and Kenaitze Indian Tribe. This is a full-time, exempt professional position in Primary Care within the Health Systems Division, reporting to the Primary Care Director. Travel is required for meetings and trainings, including local, in-state, and out-of-state travel. The position drives a personal vehicle and is subject to the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with coursework approved by the American Dietetic Association's Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.
Completion of an accredited supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community agency, or foodservice corporation.
Three years of experience as a Registered Dietitian.
Licensed Dietitian (LD) by the State of Alaska.
Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Certified Food Protection Manager, or obtain certification within six months of hire.
CPR/First Aid certification, or obtain certification within three months of hire.
Valid Alaska State driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the Tribe's policy.
Availability for flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, organize and establish priorities, follow up on details, and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
Proficiency and skill in Microsoft Office.
Ability to conduct business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful, and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, coworkers, and others.
Must comply at all times with requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (ICPA) to remain in the position.

Nice To Haves

Grant project coordination, budgeting, and reporting experience.
Knowledge and experience with cultural diversities.

Responsibilities

Apply the principles, practices, and standards of care per State of Alaska Registered Dietitian licensing for nutrition management, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Attend required national, regional, and local grantee trainings; participate and provide input into the conceptualization, design, and monitoring of projects.
Provide medical nutrition therapy, counseling, and care plans for patients.
Collaborate with providers and integrated care teams to identify patients' nutritional needs and participate in group visits for patients, families, and staff, incorporating nutrition and lifestyle modification principles.
Collaborate with the Kenaitze Early Childhood Center to provide annual nutritional assessments and ongoing nutritional counseling for families.
Collaborate with the Tyotkas Elders Center to provide nutritional guidelines for lunch menus and ongoing educational outreach for Elders and families.
Participate in accreditation, quality assurance, and project improvement activities.
Develop procedures, training, and resources for staff to ensure safe food handling during field trips and outreach events; facilitate or delegate training as appropriate.
Participate in traditional seasonal activities, including harvesting, preparation, and presentation of traditional foods.
Perform other duties and tasks requested by the supervisor that are consistent with the position's purpose and organizational objectives.
Travel for meetings and trainings, including local, in-state, and out-of-state travel, using a personal vehicle.